NUTRITION DRIVER IOC - COUNCIL ON AGING 26-3-6

POSITION: Nutrition Driver - IOC

DEPARTMENT: Council on Aging

PAY LEVEL: Level A Step 8

SALARY:  $20.49 per hour

EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT: Non-Exempt

SUPERVISOR: Nutrition Coordinator

SUPERVISES: No

 

 

% OF TIME                          ACCOUNTABILITIES

90%                                       Delivers Meals on Wheels

5%                                        Maintains the cleanliness of the vehicles              

5%                                        All other duties as assigned

 

SCOPE OF WORK:

This is an intermittent on-call position (not to exceed 1,000 hours per year).  Under the general supervision of the Nutrition Coordinator, delivers meals to the homebound seniors in Leavenworth County.

 

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

1. Understands and follows oral and written instructions.
2. Establishes and maintains effective collaborative working relationships with co-workers.
3. Possesses a valid Kansas Driver’s License with an excellent driving record.
4. Possesses working knowledge of city and county roads.
5. Possesses knowledge of traffic and safety rules.
6. Writes legibly and communicates clearly.
7. Uses a two-way radio.
8. Remains calm and properly operates the vehicle under a variety of road and weather conditions.
9. Accurately completes a maintenance log.

 

HUMAN RELATIONS:

1. Serves as the face of the department, offering friendly service and conversation to participants receiving Meals on Wheels.
2. Communicates effectively, verbally and in writing with clients and co-workers.
3. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with clients, other agencies and or departments, supervisors, and co-workers.
4. Maintains a friendly, professional working attitude while representing the agency.

 

ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS:

1. Delivers Meals on Wheels to homes in Leavenworth County.
2. Notifies the Nutrition department by phone or radio in the event a homebound client is not home for their meal delivery so the established procedure can be enacted.
3. Serves as a mandatory reporter for MOW clients and relays any suspected abuse/neglect to Supervisor.
4. Maintains the assigned vehicle daily in accordance with the Council on Aging’s procedures, i.e. cleaning vehicle, filling gas tank, check oil, etc.
5. Records mileage and gas consumption.
6. Uses appropriate radio procedures.

 

ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

Work is performed primarily outdoors transporting meals with exposure to all weather conditions.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or GED
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Have the ability to obtain certification in AED and CPR.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment KBI background check.

 

 

ADA/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Vision                                    Adequate vision to be able to drive and read nutrition route sheets and transportation schedule.

Hearing                                 Adequate for normal conversation with co-workers, supervisor and the general public.

Speech                                 Must be able to speak and understand English language clearly to provide detailed information by telephone and in person.

Standing                              10% of the time.

Walking                                40% of the time – when delivering meals from vehicle to door.

Sitting                                   50% of the time – when driving vehicle.

Lifting/Carrying                     25 pounds

Pushing/Pulling                     Adequate for normal day to day job tasks.

Climbing/Balancing              Required when negotiating stairs, retrieving supplies, walking.   

Pushing/Pulling                    Adequate for normal day to day job tasks.

Stooping/Kneeling               Required on most tasks.

Reaching/Handling          Required on most tasks.